Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) gives you the right to request information from the Crofting Commission. We must provide it unless there’s a good reason not to.
Before Making a Request for Information
Before making a formal request, please explore the large amount information already available on our website, including the Publication Scheme, Annual Reports, Publications, and Board Papers. If you are specifically looking for details regarding individual crofts, croft lists or associated individuals, you can find this via our Open Data and our Register of Crofts. While we are committed to transparency and providing information whenever possible, please also keep in mind our guidance on vexatious and repeated requests and our Charging Policy.
How to Request Information
Requests must be in writing and must include:
- Your full name
- A contact address – this can be a postal or email address
- A description of the information you want
If possible, please provide a daytime telephone number so we can contact you if we have any questions about your request.
To request information you can email or write to us with “FOI” or “Freedom of Information” in the subject line or body of the request.
- compliancehub@crofting.gov.scot
- Crofting Commission
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
You can also find our guidance on vexatious and repeated requests, and more information on your rights at the Scottish Information Commissioner’s website.
Fees and Timescales
- Will there be a fee? We do not normally charge for providing this information. You can read our Charging Policy for details.
- Timescale: We will respond to your request within 20 working days. If a request is complex, we will contact you to explain the delay and let you know when you can expect a full response.
Review and Appeal – what to do if you’re unhappy with our response
- Request a review: If you are not happy with our response, you can ask for a review within 40 working days. We will look at your request again and aim to provide a new response within 20 working days.
- Appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner: If you are still not satisfied, you have the right to appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner. You should keep all your correspondence with us, as you will need to provide copies to the Commissioner.
FOI Statistics
We publish detailed statistics for all freedom of information requests, you can view these on our FOI & EIR statistics page.
FOI requests
We keep a public record of all freedom of information requests we receive. You can click on a request’s date to see a summary. If you want a full copy of a response, email us at compliancehub@crofting.gov.scot and include the case number.
We are strongly committed to complying with legislation that gives you the right to request information and for that information to be provided to you unless there are good reasons not to do so.
Recent Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Requests
Freedom of Information Requests
640 results
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FOI Request: 2.26.54463
Request for a copy of the information that was issued for the FOI cases 2.26.46843 and 2.26.45892
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FOI Request: 2.26.54278
Request for a copy of all information relating to croft 4 Earlish, Isle of Skye.
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FOI Request: 2.27.54201
Request for a copy of all correspondence between the Commission and the Grazing Clerk and/or any individual acting for or on behalf of Mangasta Grazing Committee including all associated internal correspondence covering the period 14 May 2012 to the date the requested information is provided
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FOI Request: 2.27.54594
Please could you provide information regarding the Shullishadder Common Grazings. I believe 3 shares are currently available in the Common Grazings, and I wish to be considered as a shareholder.
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FOI Request: 2.26.53964
Request for tenant details for any croft on the Applecross peninsula.
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FOI Request: 2.26.53935
Request for all current public contracts tendered in the following area - Cleaning Along with - The company providing the services; The value of the contract; How many jobs the contract employs; The rate of pay for all jobs in the contract;Whether those jobs are on zero hour contracts
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FOI Request: 2.26.53936
A freedom of information request for all current public contracts tendered in the following area - Retail services Along with: The company providing the services; The value of the contract; How many jobs the contract employs. The rate of pay for all jobs in the contract. • Whether those jobs are on zero hour contracts
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FOI Request: 2.26.53937
Request for all current public contracts tendered in the following area - Catering services Along with - The company providing the services; The value of the contract;How many jobs the contract employs;The rate of pay for all jobs in the contract;Whether those jobs are on zero hour contracts
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FOI Request: 2.26.53777
Request for a copy of all information (pre and post split) of croft 88/1 Borve, Barr
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FOI Request: 2.27.53668
Request for a copy of all correspondence between the Commission and Tolsta Chaolais Grazings Clerk from 1st July 2014 to 25th November 2014, including letters, memos, emails and telephone logs. Also a copy of the Report following the meeting held in Breasclete Community Hall with Murdo Maclennan Commissioner and Finlay Beaton Agricultural Officer regarding stray sheep and sheep fouling gateways, paths and public roads.